Fitnosphere Business Advisors Co-Founder & Head Of Finance-Accounting

We are a boutique Business Strategy & Management Consulting firm. A trusted insights-led partner for new business initiatives & transformation, focused on consumer facing lifestyle fashion, sports, modern retail-trade, fitness-wellness & beauty, products and service brands.

We partner with business Leaders & Entrepreneurs from start-ups to Medium enterprises across various phases of their business-lifecycle to undertake diagnosed, structured changes, define strategies and strengthen their business operations as required to seize opportunities and accelerate their competitive-advantage and experience a sustainable market leadership position, driving bottom-line impact.

Seniority Level - Senior level
Industry - Consumer
Employment Type - Full-time
Job Functions - Finance & Accounting

We are looking for a Head of Finance to supervise & manage all financial tasks of our organization and ensure we use capital and resources beneficially. The responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.

Ultimately, you will maintain our company s financial health and increase profitability in the long run.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leading the finance team and overseeing their operations, setting goals and objectives and designing a framework for key metrics to be met.
Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts and financial statements
Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with companys strategic planning process
Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
Recommending long-term business plans with cost efficient solutions
Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance and ROI
Managing budgets, controlling income, cash flow and expenditure
Developing and managing financial systems/models
Carrying out business modeling and risk assessments

Experience and skill-sets we are looking for

11 15 years of work experience with a 5+ years in business finance. Experience in a premium consumer (FMCG/Retail & Hospitality) domain is an advantage, not mandatory.
Professional qualification of Chartered Accountant OR a MBA in Finance is preferred
Should have led a team for a minimum period of 5 years.
Hands-on experience with budgeting and financial modeling is a must
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models (FP&A)
Knowledge of financial accounting software/s, tool and systems to enhance efficiency of finance processes.
A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation regulations (Direct & Indirect Taxes, GST, TDS, RBI, FEMA, IGAAP/IFRS etc) and auditing.
Experience in fundraising is an advantage & maintaining working relationship with Banks.
Mentor and coach the team to help them achieve goals, develop their skills and grow.

What will make you successful candidate

Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to influence decision and drive change
Self starter with an ability to take complete ownership of activities under remit
Ability to identify anomalies/ trends etc. and be able to clearly articulate insights and scope of improvements in various scenarios
Ability to build and scale teams in a dynamic evolving business environment & adapt to such conditions
Previous work experience at consumer led start-ups with similar role is an advantage